John XXIII was nicknamed "The Good Pope" because of his humble, loving, and open character and his gracious sense of humor.
John\'s secretary, the Italian prelate Loris Capovilla, heard the news from Pope Francis himself and remarked how appropriate it was for the step to be ta.
Like Pope Francis, Pope John was wont to stroll about Rome by night and make pastoral visits to sick children and prison inmates.
In possessing those attributes, he is viewed by many to be similar to Pope Francis today.
John XXIII was nicknamed "The Good Pope" because of his humble, loving, and open character and his gracious sense of humor